Source: American Technion Society
Date: April 17, 2006
By injecting human stem cells into laboratory mice and creating various human tissues, researchers have devised a way to conduct “human” drug trials on animals. Conducting trials on the human cell tissue carried by the mice gives scientists an indication of whether to even proceed with human trials - and what to expect when they are undertaken. The patented findings are reported in the April 1, 2006 issue of Cancer Research.
Commentary: Hopefully this new method will enable scientists to simulate experiments and clinical trials on animals. This could make human clinical trials more efficient and expedite the commercialization and distribution to a large number of patients.
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